International

CBDCs

BIS Releases Three Reports Covering Crypto, Stablecoins, CBDC

By Manesh Samtani | 13/07/2023

One report says explains why crypto assets are ill-suited to play a significant role in the monetary system. The other two discuss CBDC progress.

Reporting & Disclosures

ISSB to Absorb TCFD Monitoring Responsibilities from 2024

By ESG Investor | 13/07/2023

The ISSB welcomes the FSB’s request to transfer the TCFD’s monitoring responsibilities to the ISSB from 2024.

Climate Risk

ISDA Releases Climate Risk Assessment Framework for Trading Book

By Jill Wong | 13/07/2023

ISDA’s new framework extends the application of climate risk analysis which has so far been focused on the banking book to the trading book.

Anti-Money Laundering

EU Central Banks Making Progress in Money Laundering Fight

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/07/2023

The European Banking Authority (EBA) called upon EU central banks and financial regulators to do more to tackle money laundering/terrorist financing risk despite having made tangible progress through prudential supervision.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Collateral Use Can Introduce Financial Stability Risks: BIS Officials

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2023

Using collateral reduces incentives for borrower screening and monitoring and can undermine the safe haven status of government securities.

Cryptocurrency

GDF Finalises Standards for Global Cryptoasset Market

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2023

Similar to the FX Global Code, the Standards include a “Statement of Commitment” form, allowing market participants to voluntarily sign up.

CBDCs

BIS Study: 24 Central Banks to have CBDCs by 2030

By Jill Wong | 11/07/2023

A BIS study found 24 central banks would have their own digital currencies in circulation by 2030.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

G7 Forms Joint Task Force to Tackle Corruption in Ukraine

By Editors | 10/07/2023

The G7 nations will collaborate on sharing information and devise strategic approaches to address Ukraine corruption-related challenges.

CBDCs

BIS Issues Security and Resilience Framework for CBDC Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2023

The framework offers a seven step model to guide central banks in designing, implementing and operating secure and resilient CBDC systems.